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Serving low-income Kansas Citians since 1897
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Ongoing Needs List

Emergency Assistance Grocery Distribution (240-450 families/month)

Personal Hygiene Items Non-Perishable Groceries  
> Toothpaste
> Deodorant
> Bath Soap
> Shampoo
> Laundry Soap
> Dishwashing Soap
> Kleenex
> Sanitary Napkins
> Baby Wipes
> Diapers
> Adult Multi-Vitamins
> Childrens Multi-Vitamins

> Peanut Butter
> Canned Meats
> Instant Potatoes
> Canned Veggies
> Canned Fruits
> Pastas

> Grocery Sacks -- new/used


New/Used Equipment for Youth Programs (350-400 youth per sport)

> Baseballs
> Baseball Gloves
> Baseball Uniforms
> Footballs
> Football Shoulder Pads
> Football Helmets

> Football Uniforms
> Pitching Machine
> Basketball Uniforms
> Volleyballs
> Soccer Balls
> Golf Balls
> Golf Clubs
> Tennis Balls
> Tennis Rackets
> Skates
> Basketballs
> Batting Tee


Youth Recreational Arts and Crafts Program (200 children)

> Glue
> Glitter
> Paint
> Paint Brushes

> Construction Paper
> Drawing Paper
> Crayons
> Scissors
> Markers
> Pipe Cleaners
> Wooden Craft Sticks
> Egg Cartons


Early Educational Child Care Program (225 children daily, 6 weeks to 5 years)

> Fat Crayons
> Fat Pencils
> Fat Paint Brushes
> Construction Paper
> Finger Paint Paper
> Children's Storybooks
> Children's Clothing
> Glitter
> Paint
> Glue
> Finger Paint
> Blankets 40”x50”
> Sheets/Infant
> Sheets/Pre-K


Adult Education Programs (150 adults)

Books and School Supplies   Career Clothing

> English Dictionary
> Spanish Directory
> French Dictionary
> Arabic Dictionary
> Vietnamese Dictionary
> Bibles (easy to read)

> Thesaurus
> School Supplies
> Pens
> Notebooks
> Childrens Books
> Parenting Books

New and/or used professional clothing for men and/or women



Golden Agers Senior Citizen Luncheons (30 senior citizens weekly)

Wednesday noon luncheons prepared & delivered daily. Ready-to-eat meals for 30 seniors; 60 for take-home. Lamb Mabee Center, 406 Woodland, Kansas City, MO.



Operation Back to School Program (750 children)
Items needed July 15

> Rulers
> Backpacks
> Fat Pencils
> #2 Pencils
> 24-Pack Crayons
> Blunt Scissors
> Sharp Scissors
> Big Chief Tablets

> 3-Ring Notebook Paper
> 3-Ring Notebooks
> Combination Locks
> Geometry Compasses
> Geometry Protractors
> New Underwear/3-pr
> New Socks/3-pr
> New Sweatsuit
> Box Kleenex
> Toothpaste
> Toothbrush
> Bath Soap
> Shampoo
> Deodorant


Operation Thanksgiving Program (750 families)
Items needed November 1

> 14-lb Frozen Turkey
> Canned Cranberry Sauce
> Potatoes
> Turkey Gravy Mix
> Stuffing Mix
> Chocolate Cake Mix
> Chocolate Frosting Mix
> Canned Corn
> Green Beans
> Canned Pumpkin
> Frozen Pie Shell
> 1-Dozen Eggs
> 1-lb Oleo
> Other Supplies


Operation Santa Claus Program (850 families, 1200 children)
Items needed December 1

> New toys for boys and girls of all ages
> Children's Sweatsuits - new
> Children's Underwear - new
> Children's Socks - new
> Gloves, all sizes - new
> Hats, all sizes - new
> Children's Storybooks - new
> Adult Gifts for Seniors, Moms, Dads - new
> Filled Santa Stockings
> Holiday Gift Wrap

> 14-lb Frozen Turkey
> Canned Cranberry Sauce
> Potatoes
> Turkey Gravy Mix
> Stuffing Mix
> Chocolate Cake Mix
> Chocolate Frosting Mix
> Canned Corn
> Green Beans
> Canned Pumpkin
> Frozen Pie Shell
> 1-Dozen Eggs
> 1-lb Oleo
> Other Supplies


Other Christmas Needs (400 children, 150 adults, 500 seniors)
Items needed December 1

> New Toys for 80 Infants/Toddlers ages 6 weeks to 2 years
> New Toys for 110 Pre-K Children ages 2-5
> New Toys for 200 School-Age Children ages 5-12
> Filled Santa Stockings for 80 Infant/Toddlers
> Filled Santa Stockings for 110 Pre-K Children
> Filled Santa Stockings for 200 School-Age Children
> New Adult Gifts for 150 Adult Education Students
> Filled Santa Stockings for 150 Adult Education Students
> New Adult Gifts for 500 Senior Citizens
> Filled Santa Stockings for 500 Senior Citizens